First aid in War zone safety
A full first aid course is beyond the scope of this article.
Basic first aid, as taught by a local Red Cross will show you how to treat minor injuries and perform CPR. These and similar courses are often inexpensive or free.
Hostile environment, combat medic, or "defensive medical" courses focus on control of bleeding, shock, airway management, and trauma care. They usually include training in the use of tourniquets, H-bandages, nasal airways, and hemostatic agents like QuikClot or CELOX.
LMS Defense and GOR Group provide combat medical training in the USA.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about War zone safety
